Synopsis
The annual specials of magic featuring the world's leading illusionist. David Copperfield weaves a narrative with exceptional music in each of his stage illusions, often recorded before a live audience.
Episodes
Season 11E1The Magic of David CopperfieldThis is the first official Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Orson Welles.2E2The Magic of David Copperfield IIThis is the second CBS Copperfield TV special, introduced by the host Bill Bixby. For the first time David Copperfield is also co-writer.3E3Levitating FerrariIntroduced by the host Jack Klugman.4E4The Vanishing AirplaneIntroduced by the host Jason Robards and then presented by David Copperfield himself, inside a flying Lear jet. For the first time he is also the producer.5E5The Statue of Liberty Disappears"This is the Statue of Liberty. Tonight, the illusion of the century. David Copperfield will attempt to make the Statue of Liberty disappear."
For the first time David presents a special without a host, and is also co-director.6E6Floating Over the Grand CanyonWith special guests Ricardo Montalban, Bonnie Tyler and Heather Thomas.7E7FamiliaresWith special guests Angie Dickinson, Teri Copley and Peggy Fleming.8E8Walking Through the Great Wall of ChinaIntroduced by the host Ben Vereen, the only special filmed outside USA.9E9The Escape from AlcatrazIntroduced by Ann Jillian after a short presentation by David Copperfield himself from the Alcatraz prison's beacon.10E10The Bermuda TriangleIntroduced by the hostess Lisa Hartman and then presented by David Copperfield himself, from a huge triangular platform floating on the Atlantic Ocean. For the first time he is also the executive producer.11E11The Explosive EncounterWith special guest Emma Samms. Filmed at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, California.12E12The Niagara Falls ChallengeWith special guests Kim Alexis and Penn & Teller.13E13Mystery on the Orient ExpressIntroduced by the hostess Jane Seymour, and the third and last one in which David Copperfield enters the scene on his Harley Davidson. The location is not a stage but a train station, in which Copperfield will perform both the first and the last illusions.14E14Flying - Live the DreamWith special guest James Earl Jones and a special appearance by the late Orson Welles.15E15Fires of PassionFrom Caesars Palace, with special guest Wayne Gretzky.16E16Unexplained ForcesCopperfield delves into the world of ghosts and demons.17E17Copperfield: Tornado of FireWith special guest Carson Daly, this is the only TV special with a feat broadcasted live (in USA only) from New York City.
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